Contract Negotiator

Centene Corporation; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 55,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Contract Coordinator to negotiate and manage provider agreements. This remote position offers the chance to impact healthcare delivery for millions while enjoying a flexible work environment. Responsibilities include developing provider networks, ensuring compliance, and evaluating performance standards. The role requires strong negotiation skills and a background in healthcare administration. Join a diverse team dedicated to transforming community health and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K

Stock Purchase Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in contracting or provider relations in healthcare.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and negotiate contracts with providers and hospitals.
• Evaluate and monitor provider performance and compliance.
• Facilitate provider focus groups and coordinate internal departments.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Provider Relations

Healthcare Administration

Business Administration

Marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Coordinate and negotiate hospital, physician (IPAs, PPMs, individual providers, multi specialty groups) and ancillary service agreements that are in accordance with corporate, health plan and State guidelines.

• Recruit and develop provider network plan for region and set of providers

• Identify and initiate contact with potential providers

• Negotiate contracts

• Leads assigned negotiations (i.e., hospital, physician and ancillary) and ensure that negotiations result in the unit cost targets expected and meet the objectives of the company and approximate the State’s reimbursement to the provider

• Facilitate and provide oversight to the provider set-up and contract configuration to ensure accurate claims adjudication

• Evaluate and monitor providers’ performance standards and financial performance of contracts.

• Assist with and track credentialing activities

• Facilitate the organization of provider focus groups

• Coordinate with internal departments and contracted providers to implement and maintain contract compliance

• May require up to 25% travel
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, related field, or equivalent experience. 2+ years of contracting, provider relations or other related experience preferably in a healthcare, managed care, or insurance related environment.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license.

This position is remote within the United States. Up to 10% travel for onsite meetings required.

Pay Range: $55,100.00 - $99,000.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act